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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,334.23, 588,341.34 and 235,347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,334.23, 588,341.34 and 235,347.75 is: 324,779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,334.23 : 588,341.34 = 235,347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,334.23/588,341.34 = 235,347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,334.23x = 588,341.34 × 235,347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,334.23x = 138,464,810,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,464,810,600.99/426,334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,779.95

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